Upcoming Events

Cleantech conference : November 2010

Biotech conference : March 2011

Delegation of Swiss SMEs to India : September / October 2011

 

Past Events

Mission to India for Swiss SMEs in the Machinery & Life Sciences Sectors: 24th to 31th October 2010

Delhi, Bangalore/Hyderabad, Baroda/Pune, Mumbai, India

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Medical Device Conference : 7th October 2010

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For the speeches, click here



5th Annual General Assembly. 16th of September 2010



Osec delegation to India of companies active in cleantech : March 2010



OPI Delegation to India : 26th till 30th October 2009

The Office for the Promotion of Industries and Technologies (OPI) in Geneva, in collaboration with the SIBF, is organizing a Swiss delegation of Swiss SMEs to India this October - with the aim of promoting and further developing business and economic links between Swiss and Indian firms.

The trip, which will take place between 26th to 30 th October in Mumbai, Pune and Delhi will include one-to-one meetings between the Swiss delegates and strategic Indian firms and partners, which will be organized by the OPI and SIBF with the assistance of the Swiss Business Hubs. The main objective of the trip is to assist Swiss enterprises seeking to establish or expand their interests in the booming Indian market by establishing mutual and sustainable relationships.

 

"Reshaping the Pharmaceutical Industry - New Business Models": Basel, 5th November 2009

A one-day conference organized by the SIBF, Dr. Reddy’s, Greater Basel Area and Bioalps in collaboration with leading users and suppliers of Indian and Swiss Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical companies.

 

4th Annual General Meeting - 23rd April 2009

Hotel Parc des Eaux-Vives, Geneva

 

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Event on Renewable Energy, 4th of June 2009 , EPFL, Lausanne

 

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For the press release: click here

 

26 March 2009

Networking Evening, Hans Muller Bar

 

26 February 2009

Networking evening, Hotel Tiffany

 

22 January 2009

Networking evening, Rouge et Blanc

 

27 November 2008

Networking evening, Hotel Tiffany

 

25 September 2008

Networking evening, L'Ethno Bar

 

22 May 2008

Networking evening, L'Ethno Bar

 

14 November 2007

Networking Evening, Club de la Presse

24 June 2008 , web.

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21 November 2007, Geneva.

One-day conference entitled "India - The Infrastructure Vision" at the Swissôtel Metropole.

The Indian economy is booming however the infrastructure and rural development continue to be a challenge. The Indian government is putting in tremendous efforts in this sector notably by promoting foreign investments. Organized jointly by Atherstone India and the Swiss-India Business ForumThe seminar focused on the potential for investments in infrastructure projects in India and offered the participants an introduction to the Indian government's policies and incentives for foreign investment in infrastructure projects in India; information on infrastructure funds and financial institutions; and tax aspects of entering the Indian market.

24 May 2007, Geneva.

Annual General Meeting (Assemblée générale ordinaire).

Our Annual General Meeting (Assemblée générale ordinaire) was held on 24 May 2007, during which we had the honour of hearing Dr. Harsha Vardhana Singh, Deputy Director General of the WTO, address us on the "Benefits of Multilateralism for Emerging Countries".

For the full speech by Dr. Singh, click here.

27-28 March 2007, Zürich.

Forum for International Business 07.

Forum for International Business 07.
For the sixth edition of the Swiss networking platform for SMEs, the focus was on India. The Forum allowed participants to discover new market opportunities, establish contacts, and exchange experiences.
Click on the OSEC banner for a link to the OSEC website where the details of the programme are posted.

30 November 2006, Geneva .

Our last event of 2006 was a very successful luncheon meeting on 30 November with Shri Kamal Nath, Minister of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Shri Kamal Nath's discussion of various different aspects of the strengths and challenges of India's FDI policies for Swiss companies was very well received, and the Minister took the time to meet and talk to all the attendees. The luncheon was attended by more than 40 SIBF members and guests, including several Indian ambassadors and high-ranking members of the Economic Development Office of Geneva. There was ample opportunity to mingle and network over savoury Indian appetisers and a delicious continental lunch. Shri Kamal Nath's tenure as the Commerce & Industry Minister has witnessed major trade policy initiatives. For the first time, a comprehensive Foreign Trade Policy (2004-09) has been announced laying out a coherent roadmap with a twin focus on exports as well as employment. India's merchandise exports rose to around US $ 80 billion registering over 24% growth in 2004-05 over the previous year. Major bilateral trade initiatives have been taken with countries like China and Pakistan and there has been significant progress in the area of regional trade agreements. On the multilateral trade front, India has played an active and constructive role in the finalisation of the WTO Framework Agreement of July 2004 and hosted the G-20 meeting in New Delhi consolidating the G-20 alliance. For a biographical summary of Shri Kamal Nath, click here.

13 November 2006, Basel.

The Indo-European API Symposium organized by Prescription Pharma Support in association with the Pharma Institute of GMP brought together Swiss and Indian pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies on the topic of bringing safe and high quality API to the pharmaceutical industry. For details of the programme , download the flyer.

6 November 2006, Zürich,
7 November 2006, Geneva

PriceWaterhouseCoopers together with the Swiss-India Chamber of Commerce presented this one-day conference in each of the two leading Swiss cities against the backdrop of India's strong and vibrant economy resulting from progressive liberalization of government policies, increase in foreign direct investment, increased global competitiveness and growth in international demand for Indian goods and services. For more information, download the flyer.

27 October 2006, St-Gallen.

The Research Institute for International Management of the University of St-Gallen organized this India Sustainability Symposium. For further information on this event, including the flyer with the full programme kindly visit the website www.fim.unisg.ch/india.

16 June 2006, Lausanne.

The Indian tiger: the future engine of Swiss life sciences? This was the theme of a a one-day conference organized by the Swiss-India Business Forum, held at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic Institute of Lausanne (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, EPFL) on Friday 16 June. At this conference, participants learned about the realities of doing business in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, from the point of view of both Swiss and Indian companies and experts. For further information, kindly download the flyer. You may also download the following presentations made by the various speakers:

24 May 2006, Geneva.

Several SIBF executive committee members attended the inauguration of the exhibition on Indian traditional medicine, organized by the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Department of Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH). Keynote addresses were given by Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Mr. Vijay Singh, Secretary, Department of AYUSH and HE Swash Pawan Singh, Ambassador to the United Nations Organizations in Geneva. The event was held to coincide with the World Health Conference of the WHO. Various yoga techniques were demonstrated. Click here for the list of exhibitors. Companies interested in contacting the exhibitors are kindly invited to get in touch with Laksmi Sundaram.

23 May 2006, Geneva.

Several members attended a confference followed by a cocktail-buffet organized by the Geneva Asia Society on the theme: INDIA RISING: Time to invest? For further details on the programme, click here.

8 May 2006, Geneva .

More than 60 SIBF guests and members attended the conference by Azim Premji, Chairman of Wipro Technologies on the "Indian Economic Scene" at the Hôtel de la Paix in Geneva. Ms Colette Mathur of the World Economic Forum who has known Azim Premji for many years introduced our guest speaker. His presentation was of utmost interest to our members since it portrayed an objective view on India - not only what we are proud of - but also what still needs to be improved. His emphasis on the need for educating women and training young persons in crafts and skills confirmed the visionary and generous nature of the Azim Premji foundation's activities. The event was sponsored by HSBC Private Bank .

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6 March 2006, Lausanne.

Fifteen members of the SIBF attended the luncheon event in Lausanne organized by the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) at the Beau Rivage Palace, to meet the new Indian Ambassador to Switzerland HE Ambassador Amitava Tripathi, who gave us his insight into the "Swiss-Indian Partnership in the 21st Century".

8 November 2005.

Our first General Assembly was a successful event involving the participation of over 80 persons including over 50 members and various honorary invited guests including among Indian and Swiss dignitaries. Our guest speakers included His Excellency Hardeep S. Puri, Indian Ambassador to the the international organizations in Geneva. Mr. Carlo Lamprecht, President of the Geneva Department for Economics, Employment and External Affiairs Affairs, Ms. Isabelle Milbert, Professor specialized in India at the Geneva Graduate Instutute Institute of Development Studies and Mr. Shahzad Ali of HSBC Private Bank. The General Assembly was followed by an Indian classical dance and a cocktail with Indian and Swiss delicacies.

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6 March 2006, Lausanne.

Fifteen members of the SIBF attended the luncheon event in Lausanne organized by the Swiss-Indian Chamber of Commerce (SICC) at the Beau Rivage Palace, to meet the new Indian Ambassador to Switzerland HE Ambassador Amitava Tripathi, who gave us his insight into the "Swiss-Indian Partnership in the 21st Century".

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